Aeva
Photonics Layout and Design Automation Engineer
About this role
Aeva is seeking a Photonics Layout and Design Automation Engineer to support the development of integrated silicon photonics chips for advanced 4D LiDAR sensors used in autonomous vehicles and robotics. You'll work on design automation and layout optimization for compact, high-performance perception modules that enable safer autonomous systems.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize photonics chip layouts for silicon-based LiDAR integration
- Develop and implement design automation tools and workflows for photonics components
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on chip miniaturization and performance optimization
- Support manufacturing readiness and yield optimization for photonics modules
- Conduct design analysis and validation for integrated sensing solutions
- Troubleshoot design challenges and implement process improvements
What they're looking for
- Photonics chip design and layout experience
- Design automation tools and scripting
- Silicon photonics or integrated optics knowledge
- CAD software proficiency
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Manufacturing process understanding
- LiDAR or sensor system familiarity
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Aeva
Aeva develops 4D LiDAR sensing technology and integrated silicon photonics systems for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications. The company is hiring photonics engineers, optical engineers, software field applications engineers, and data engineers to advance its perception hardware and software capabilities.
- Website
- aeva.com
Likely interview questions
- Can you describe your experience with photonic design tools and simulation software (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, INTERCONNECT)?
- Walk us through a photonics layout project you've worked on—what were the key design challenges and how did you address them?